1st EPA Tour’s Québec Open: The inaugural Québec Open, part of the EPA TOUR, is set to bring an epic pickleball experience to Quebec City from October 11-13, 2024, at the Saint-Augustin Tennis Complex. This pickleball tournament welcomes pickleball players of all levels, from seasoned professionals to enthusiastic beginners, promising a blend of competition and fun over an unforgettable weekend filled with thrilling matches and camaraderie.
Key Details
- Date: October 11-13, 2024
- Location: Saint-Augustin Tennis Complex, Quebec City
- Divisions: Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Singles
- Prizes: Cash prizes in Pro and Senior Pro divisions
- Registration Deadline: October 9, 2024
Tournament Structure
Participants can expect a variety of competition formats. The amateur division will utilize a Round Robin / Bracket Play format, where teams compete within pools before advancing to single-elimination brackets. Match formats differ between pools and brackets:
Amateur Format
- Pool Play: Game to 11, win by 2 points
- Bracket Play: Game to 15, win by 2 points
- Singles: Game to 11, win by 2 points
- Gold/Silver Matches: Best 2 of 3 games, up to 11 points
In the Pro Format, a double-elimination system will be in place, offering heightened competition among elite players.
Pro Format
- Winners Bracket: Best 2 of 3 games, up to 11 points
- Losers Bracket: Game to 15, win by 2 points
- Medal Matches: Best 2 of 3 games, up to 11 points
Entry Fees
- Amateur: $77 + $27 per event
- Pro: $77 + $37 per event
Amenities and Extras
The Québec Open not only focuses on high-quality competition but also ensures a great experience for all participants. Attendees can enjoy on-site food and beverages, and the first 100 registrants will receive a complimentary tournament t-shirt.
- Food and drink available on-site.
- Free tournament t-shirt for the first 100 registrants.
- Professional-level facilities including air-conditioned indoor pickleball courts with a hardcourt surface and permanent nets.
Prize Money
With a minimum of 250 players across divisions, the tournament guarantees cash prizes for categories that meet participation requirements. Prize distributions include:
Prize Money Breakdown
- Pro Women’s Doubles:
- Gold: $850, Silver: $420, Bronze: $230
- Pro Men’s Doubles:
- Gold: $600, Silver: $300, Bronze: $150
- Pro Singles:
- Gold: $250, Silver: $120, Bronze: $80
- Senior Pro Divisions:
- Gold: $100, Silver: $70, Bronze: $50
Venue Information
The tournament will be hosted at the Saint-Augustin Tennis Complex, which features 21 indoor courts and provides an ideal setting for a pickleball tournament. The complex is designed with players’ comfort in mind, offering air conditioning and a hardcourt surface.
- Location: 310 Rotterdam Street, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec
- Surface Type: Pickleball Hardcourt Surface
- Parking: No fee for parking
As the Québec Open approaches, excitement continues to build for what promises to be an outstanding show of pickleball talent and pickleball community spirit. Players and fans are encouraged not to miss out on this exceptional opportunity to engage in the sport and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
News in Brief: 1st EPA Tour’s Québec Open
The Québec Open, the inaugural EPA TOUR tournament, is set for October 11-13, 2024, at the Saint-Augustin Tennis Complex in Quebec City. The tournament welcomes players of all levels, featuring Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Singles, with Pro and Senior Pro divisions offering exciting cash prizes.
Participants can enjoy on-site food and drinks, with the first 100 registrants receiving a free tournament t-shirt. The registration deadline is October 9, with entry fees at $77 plus $27 for each pickleball event. The facility boasts 21 indoor hard courts, ensuring a premier pickleball experience.
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